proportional consequence
[prə-ˈpȯr-shə-nəl ˈkän-si-ˌkwen(t)s]
nounpl: proportional consequences
consequência proporcional
1. A result or effect that is directly and appropriately related in magnitude or degree to the action or cause that produced it
The judge determined that a fine of $500 was a proportional consequence for the minor traffic violation.
O juiz determinou que uma multa de $500 era uma consequência proporcional para a violação menor de trânsito.
2. In ethics and law, a punishment or outcome that matches the severity or importance of an action
Proportional consequence is a key principle in restorative justice programs.
Consequência proporcional é um princípio-chave em programas de justiça restaurativa.
3. A response or reaction whose extent or intensity is commensurate with the triggering event
The company's response was a proportional consequence to the employee's breach of contract.
A resposta da empresa foi uma consequência proporcional à violação de contrato do funcionário.
The concept of proportional consequence is deeply embedded in both Brazilian and American legal systems, particularly in discussions of criminal justice reform and restorative justice. In Brazil, the principle of 'proporcionalidade' is fundamental to Constitutional Law (Article 5, XXXV of the Federal Constitution). In the USA, proportionality is essential to the Eighth Amendment's prohibition of cruel and unusual punishment. The term reflects modern shifts toward more equitable and rehabilitative approaches to justice across both cultures.
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